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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.69 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.69 and 125.63 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.69 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.69 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.69 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 28,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604.07/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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